Private William Leonard

Service Number 10689


Campaign:

World War 1


Died:

18.5.1915

2SG
KIA Aged 36
Born Driven Hall, Barrhead, son of Francis (agricultural labourer) & Ellen Clifford Leonard, resident of 19 Alice Street,
Paisley. Widow, Jane Walker Leonard & 2 children resident of 19 Alice Street, Paisley. Formerly employed with Babcock & Wilcox. Re-enlisted Scots Grays, 3rd September 1914, and transferred to the S.G.
Commemorated Le Touret Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Panels 3 & 4

Memorial(s):

Country Location Name of Memorial Campaign Names Date(s)
Scotland In town centre Junction of Gilmour Street and Moss Street Paisley Renfrew Strathclyde PA1 1BZ Paisley War Memorial World War 1
William Leonard 18-5-1915 View

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